"Embryo Freezing Urged After Alabama IVF Ruling Sparks Controversy"

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"Embryo Freezing Urged After Alabama IVF Ruling Sparks Controversy"
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Doctors warn that halting the use of frozen embryos in in vitro fertilization (IVF) due to a recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling could pose major health risks for women and babies, and hinder the fertility options of young cancer patients. Freezing embryos is essential for ensuring the health of women and pregnancies, reducing the risk of multiple births, and allowing time for the woman's body to recover before implantation. It also enables screening for genetic conditions and provides hope for cancer patients to preserve their fertility.

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